The launch event was attended by HE Minister of Development Planning and Statistics Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nabet
The Dual Executive Master Program in Business Administration and Public Administration, a cooperation between the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) and the European School of Management and Technology in Berlin Germany (ESMT Berlin) was launched Tuesday. Registration for this program will open at the beginning of March 2018, with the academic year commencing in September 2018.
The launch event was attended by HE Minister of Development Planning and Statistics Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nabet, HE Minister of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, as well as a number of senior officials from the Qatari and German sides.
During the launching ceremony a partnership agreement was signed between DI and ESMT Berlin. The agreement was signed by Acting President of the DI Yasser Sulaiman Maali and ESMT President Jorg Rocholl.
The first of its kind in the State of Qatar and the region, students pursuing this program will obtain two concurrent independent Master's degrees in Business Administration and Public Administration from two prestigious educational institutions the Doha Institute and ESMT Berlin.
HE the Minister of Development Planning and Statistics said the Second National Development Strategy 2018-2022, in its economic factor, aspires to sustain economic prosperity in Qatar and gradually transition to a knowledge-based economy based on research and development and innovation. It also aspires to achieve more of a diversified economy and develop the private sector, which are all issues that will be focused on through the dual executive master program , which will offer a unique academic in the Arab world, His Excellency added.
HE the Minister said the graduates will receive an opportunity to train and learn about the philosophy of the private sector in business performance, whereas the businessman will have the opportunity to train and learn the philosophy of managing the public sector. The current period needs to build real partnerships between the public sector and the private sector based on common interests and prioritize the comparative advantage of each sector, His Excellency added.
His Excellency said the Second National Development Strategy 2018-2022 was launched mid-March, which comes as part of a series of consecutive medium-term development strategies to build up for Qatar National Vision 2030. Achieving the transition Qatar aspires to during the five upcoming years in all sectors and levels, requires giving priority to human capacities, in particular the capacities of those directly responsible for the implementation of the programs and projects of the Second National Development Strategy, HE the Minister said.
HE the Minister of Development Planning and Statistics said the Second National Development Strategy has recognized the importance of ministries and government agencies able to perform their functions effectively and the implement development programs and projects successfully and at the same time deals wisely with the challenges created by the accelerated movement. The National Development Strategy also realized that the development and modernization of the public sector requires intensive and continuous efforts to improve its capabilities. The strategy therefore proposes comprehensive programs that advance the improvement of overall performance through progression in specific areas of focus, such as planning and policy, budget management, human resource development, institutional processes and performance management, His Excellency added.
HE the Minister said the implementation of these programs, as is evident from their nature, requires special knowledge and skills. It is hoped that the programs of DI in general and management programs in particular will support the building of distinguished national leaders that are capable of taking on the burden of development issues. (MORE)
For her part, HE Member of the Advisory Council Hessa Al Jaber said there is no doubt that the existence of a distinguished university system is necessary not only because of the specialized education it provides but also because it creates an integrated system of creativity and innovation. Her Excellency added that the executive master program establishes and promotes the development of academic education, scientific research, creativity and innovation in the State of Qatar and the Arab region, especially as it enables its employees to be successful in the private sector while increasing their awareness of public affairs and community responsibility towards their country.
She added that economic development is an essential component of the Qatar National Vision 2030, as it feeds development, however developing Qatar's economy means finding a balance between oil based economy and a more knowledge-based economy that depends on research and development and innovation and excelling in entrepreneurship and the provision of high-level education aimed at the development of the economy and society and this is what the program offers.
Professor and Director of the Executive Master Program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Dr. Farid Al Sahn said the program is the first of its kind in the State of Qatar and the region, students pursuing this program will obtain two concurrent independent Master's degrees in Business Administration and Public Administration from two prestigious educational institutions the Doha Institute and ESMT Berlin.
He added that the program is modular and can be completed while continuing to work. Modules will take place once per month over three or four days. Most of the courses will be held in Doha, with one core module in Berlin, as well as the opportunity for participants to study at partner institutions in ESMT's network. Application requirements include a university degree, professional experience of at least five years, as well as very good English skills.
ESMT President Jorg Rocholl said the partnership with DI represents the beginning of a broader horizons for cooperation in the scientific sector between Germany and Qatar, where the program launched today plays an important role in promoting cooperation between the public and private sectors.
He added that ESMT is one of the best business academic institutions in Germany and has more than one academic accreditations. (END)
